Marine Advanced First Aid – MAFA – Campbell River

Comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques and scenarios for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in a marine setting.

Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008.
Designed for any person who wants to obtain a Master’s or Officer’s certificate or endorsement, or those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on coastal voyage, class 1, or unlimited voyage.

Prerequisites

1. Transport Canada issued Candidate Document Number (CDN)
2. 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 80% min. passing grade on written exam 3-year certification in Marine Advanced First Aid, CPR Level HCP, and AED, under Transport Canada regulations a 2 day re-certification in Marine Advanced First Aid is Not permitted under federal regulations.

Course Content

• The emergency scene
• Preventing disease transmission
• Assessment
• Respiratory emergencies
• Airway and ventilation
• Circulatory emergencies
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Soft tissue injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Head and spine injuries
• Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
• Sudden illnesses
• Poisoning
• Heat‐ and cold‐related emergencies
• Reaching and moving people
• Multiple casualty incidents
• Toxicological hazards aboard ship
• Radio medical advice
• Pharmacology
• Sterilization

Take-Home Materials

1. Red Cross Emergency Care text
2. Certification card and optional wall certificate
3. Transport Canada Training Certificate